PUNE: A galaxy of leading male and female body building and physique sports athletes from more than 28 Asian countries will showcase their perfectly toned and muscular bodies as they compete for top honours in the 52nd Asian Body Building and Physique Sports Championship, to be held here from October 2 to 8.
This was announced at a press meet and greet in the presence of Datuk Paul Chua, secretary general – World Body Building and Physique Sports Federation (WBPF), president – Asian Body Building and Physique Sports Federation (ABBPSF), Sugree Supawarikul – secretary general – ABBPSF, Ms Christina Kam, executive director, WBPF, along with Chetan Pathare, general secretary of the Indian Body Builders Federation (IBBF), asst secretary- World and Asian Body Building and Physique Sports Federation. Premchand Degra, president- IBBF, Madhukar Talwalkar. exe vice president – IBBF and key official of IBBF who were in town to inspect the venue and interact with the media.
The IBBF, recognized by the Sports Ministry, will be organising and hosting the championship under the auspices of the ABBF at the Shri Shiv Chatrapati Sports Complex, Mhalunge, Balewadi, Pune.
The Indian contingent will try to put up a strong challenge with the likes of Ram Niwas of Railways, Sunit Jadhav of Maharashtra who were the winners and the runner up respectively in the recently concluded Mr India Bodybuilding Championships.
Selection Trails for the Indian contingent will be held on 1st September in Raipur, Chattisgarh.
During the press conference Chua noted: “Competitions in a total of 52 events in various categories will be conducted for junior men and women and senior men and women body building and physique sports categories, during the seven day event.”
He further mentioned that “we are reviving the physically challenged category after 20 years to encourage physically challenged athletes”.
Supawarikul informed: “More than 400 athletes and 200 officials from over 28 countries would participate in this prestigious continental championship.”
Speaking on the occasion, Pathare said: “At Indian Body Builders Federation, it has been our constant endeavor to promote the sport of body building, and towards achieving this massive goal, we have always conceptualized interesting events that will elicit maximum participation. After hosting successful Mr. World in 2014 this time IBBF is extremely delighted to host 52nd Asian Body Building and Physique Sports Championship 2018, in India. It is one such prestigious initiative, where over 400 athletes with 200 Officials will participate from over 28 Asian Countries. We have also ensured that all the athletes participating are provided the best of amenities, which will enable them to put their best foot forward. Here’s wishing all the participants the very best for the upcoming championship.”
Categories included in the competition (51 events):
1. Junior Men’s Bodybuilding (2 events)
2. Senior Men’s Bodybuilding (11 events)
3. Master Men’s Bodybuilding (5)
4. Men’s Fitness Physique (2)
5. Men’s Athletic Physique (5)
6. Men’s Sports Physique (4)
7. Senior Women’s Bodybuilding (2)
8. Ladies Women’s Bodybuilding (1)
9. Junior Women’s Fitness Physique (1)
10. Senior Women’s Fitness Physique (2)
11. Senior Women’s Athletic Physique (2)
12. Ladies Women’s Athletic Physique (2)
13. Senior Women’s Sport Physique (2)
14. Ladies Women’s Sport Physique
15. Junior Women’s Model Physique (1)
16. Senior Women’s Model Physique (5)
17. Ladies Women’s Model Physique (2)
18. Mixed Pairs (1)
19. Physically Challenged (1)
